Photoacoustic spectra of Nd(TFA)3 · 2H2O and Nd(HFA)3 · 2H2O

A new synthesis of trisfluoroacetylactone (TFA) and hexafluoroacetylactone (HFA) Nd complexes: Nd(TFA)₃ · 2H₂O and Hd(HFA)₃ · 2H₂O is reported. The photoacoustic (PA) spectra in the 300–800 nm region of the compounds NdCl₃ · 6H₂O, Nd(TFA)₃ · 2H₂O and Nd(HFA)₃ · 2H₂O are reported. The PA absorption bands are assigned and their relative intensities represented by intensity branching vectors are calculated. The perturbation of the ligand on the energy levels of Nd³⁺ ion is discussed and a model of the relaxation process of Nd(HFA)₃ · 2H₂O is proposed based on its PA and absorption spectra.     

Electronic absorption spectrum of Ba(MnO4)2·3H2O/Ba(ClO4)2·3H2O

Polarized absorption spectra of Ba(MnO₄)₂·3H₂O/Ba(ClO₄)₂·3H₂O mixed single crystals are reported at 4.2°K. Previous ¹T₂ → ¹A₁ assignments for the 5200 Å and 3000 Å absorption bands of MnO₄⁻ are substantiated; further support is provided for the ¹T₁ → ¹A₁ assignment of the 3600 Å absorption band of MnO₄⁻. The site-splitting of the 5200 Å ¹T₂ state is E(¹E)−E(¹A) ≈ −150 cm⁻¹; that of the 3000 Å ¹T₂ state is E(¹E)−E(¹A) ≈ 300 cm⁻¹. A significant e vibronic intensity component is observed in the 5200 Å ¹T₂ state.     

Syntheses and structural determination of nine-coordinate K3[Nd(nta)2(H2O)]·6H2O and K3[Er(nta)2(H2O)]·5H2O

The syntheses and structural determination of Nd^III and Er^III complexes with nitrilotriacetic acid (nta) were reported in this paper. Their crystal and molecular structures and compositions were determined by single-crystal X-ray structure analyses and elemental analyses, respectively. The crystal of K₃[Nd^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]·6H₂O complex belongs to monoclinic crystal system and C2/c space group. The crystal data are as follows: a=1.5490(11) nm, b=1.3028(9) nm, c=2.6237(18) nm, β=96.803(10)°, V=5.257(6) nm³, Z=8, M=763.89, D_c=1.930 g cm⁻³, μ=2.535 mm⁻¹ and F(000)=3048. The final R₁ and wR₁ are 0.0390 and 0.0703 for 4501 (I>2σ(I)) unique reflections, R₂ and wR₂ are 0.0758 and 0.0783 for all 10474 reflections, respectively. The Nd^IIIN₂O₇ part in the [Nd^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]³⁻ complex anion has a pseudo-monocapped square antiprismatic nine-coordinate structure in which the eight coordinate atoms (two N and six O) are from the two nta ligands and a water molecule coordinate to the central Nd^III ion directly. The crystal of the K₃[Er^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]·5H₂O complex also belongs to monoclinic crystal system and C2/c space group. The crystal data are as follows: a=1.5343(5) nm, b=1.2880(4) nm, c=2.6154(8) nm, b=96.033(5)°, V=5.140(3) nm³, Z=8, M=768.89, D_c=1.987 g cm⁻³, μ=3.833 mm⁻¹ and F(000)=3032. The final R₁ and wR₁ are 0.0321 and 0.0671 for 4445 (I>2σ(I)) unique reflections, R₂ and wR₂ are 0.0432 and 0.0699 for all 10207 reflections, respectively. The Er^IIIN₂O₇ part in the [Er^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]³⁻ complex anion has the same structure as Nd^IIIN₂O₇ part in which the eight coordinate atoms (two N and six O) are from the two nta ligands and a water molecule coordinate to the central Nd^III ion directly.     

IR and Raman spectra of two layered aluminium phosphates Co(en)3Al3P4O16 · 3H2O and [NH4]3[Co(NH3)6]3[Al2(PO4)4]2 · 2H2O

The FT IR and FT Raman spectra of Co(en)₃Al₃P₄O₁₆ · 3H₂O (compound I) and [NH₄]₃[Co(NH₃)₆]₃[Al₂(PO₄)₄]₂ · 2H₂O (compound II) are recorded and analysed based on the vibrations of Co(en)₃³⁺, Co(NH₃)₆³⁺, NH₄⁺, Al---O---P, PO₃, PO₂ and H₂O. The observed splitting of bands indicate that the site symmetry and correlation field effects are appreciable in both the compounds. In compound I, the overtone of CH₂ deformation Fermi resonates with its symmetric stretching vibration. The NH₄ ion in compound II is not free to rotate in the crystalline lattice. Hydrogen bonding of different groups is also discussed.     

Syntheses and structures of three new scandium selenites: Sc2(SeO3)3·H2O, Sc2 (SeO3)3·3H2O and CsSc3(SeO3)4 (HSeO3)2·2H2O

Three new hydrated scandium selenites have been hydrothermally synthesized as single crystals and structurally and physically characterized. Sc₂(SeO₃)₃·H₂O crystallizes as a new structure type containing novel ScO₇ pentagonal bipyramidal and ScO₆₊₁ capped octahedral coordination polyhedra. Sc₂(SeO₃)₃·3H₂O contains typical ScO₆ octahedra and is isostructural with its M₂(SeO₃)₃·3H₂O (M=Al, Cr, Fe, Ga) congeners. CsSc₃(SeO₃)₄(HSeO₃)₂·2H₂O contains near-regular ScO₆ octahedra and has essentially the same structure as its indium-containing analogue. All three phases contain the expected pyramidal [SeO₃]^2- selenite groups. Crystal data: Sc₂(SeO₃)₃·3H₂O, M_r=524.85, trigonal, R3c (No. 161), , , , Z=6, R(F)=0.018, wR(F²)=0.036; Sc₂(SeO₃)₃·H₂O, M_r=488.82, orthorhombic, P2₁2₁2₁ (No. 19), , , , , Z=4, R(F)=0.051, wR(F²)=0.086; CsSc₃(SeO₃)₄(HSeO₃)₂·2H₂O, M_r=1067.60, orthorhombic, Pnma (No. 62), , , , , Z=4, R(F)=0.035, wR(F²)=0.070.     

The crystal structure of Hg2FeF5(OH)2 · H2O

The new compound Hg₂FeF₅(OH)₂ · H₂O was prepared by evaporation of an aqueous 40% HF solution containing HgO and FeF₃ in the stoichiometric ratio. The material is orthorhombic, space group Cmmm, with a = 7.505(1) Å, b = 11.823(3) Å, c = 3.941(2)Å, and Z = 2. The crystal structure was determined from single crystal intensity data obtained by means of an automated four-circle diffractometer and refined to the conventional values R = 0.0621 and R_w = 0.0566 for 451 observed reflections. The structure is characterized by infinite straight chains of FeF₆ octahedra sharing trans F atoms in the direction [001]. These chains are linked by rutile-type chains of HgF₄(OH)₂ octahedra also running along [001]. Water molecules are statistically distributed on half of the 4i positions; they are off-centered in the channels parallel to [001] allowing O---H ··· F bonding. The structure is compared to that of HgFeF₅ · 2H₂O and to that of the hexagonal tungsten bronze.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure and characterization of [Zn(H2O)4]2 [H2As6V15O42(H2O)]·2H2O

The compound [Zn(H₂O)₄]₂[H₂As₆V₁₅O₄₂(H₂O)]·2H₂O (1) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ESR, magnetic measurement, third-order nonlinear property study and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The compound 1 crystallizes in trigonal space group R3, a=b=12.0601(17) Å, c=33.970(7) Å, γ=120°, V=4278.8(12) Å³, Z=3 and R1(wR2)=0.0512 (0.1171). The crystal structure is constructed from [H₂As₆V₁₅O₄₂(H₂O)]⁴⁻ anions and [Zn(H₂O)₄]²⁺ cations linked through hydrogen bonds into a network. The [H₂As₆V₁₅O₄₂(H₂O)]⁶⁻ cluster consists of 15 VO₅ square pyramids linked by three As₂O₅ handle-like units.     

Infrared spectra of (CH3)2O and (CH3)2O + H2O at low temperature

Fourier transform infrared reflection spectroscopy (incidence angle of 5°) was used to characterize thin films of dimethyl ether (DME) and of mixtures containing water and DME between 10 and 160 K under a pressure of 10⁻⁷ mbar. Solid DME has two solid phases: an amorphous phase which is obtained below 65 K and a crystalline phase >65 K. From 90 K, DME begins to sublimate with surface binding energy of 20±2 kJ mol⁻¹. Vibrational spectrum of DME trapped in water ice remains nearly unchanged from 30 to 120 K. Between 120 and 130 K, a large part of DME is released and strong changes in the frequencies and the profile of the absorptions of DME are observed. This behavior suggests the formation of clathrate hydrate. Below 120 K, the trapped DME is hydrogen-bonded to water molecules.     

Syntheses and X-ray crystal structures of [Co(η-CO3)(NH3)4](NO3)·0.5H2O and [(NH3)3Co(μ-OH)2(μ-CO3)Co(NH3)3][NO3]2·H2O

[Co(η²-CO₃)(NH₃)₄](NO₃)·0.5H₂O and [(NH₃)₃Co(μ-OH)₂(μ-CO₃)Co(NH₃)₃][NO₃]₂·H₂O were prepared by prolonged aerial oxidation of a solution of Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O and ammonium carbonate in aqueous ammonia. The formation of these side products highlights the richness of the chemistry of these systems and the possibility of by products if methods are not strictly adhered to. The X-ray crystal structures of [Co(η²-CO₃)(NH₃)₄][NO₃]·0.5H₂O and [(NH₃)₃Co(μ-OH)₂(μ-CO₃)Co(NH₃)₃][NO₃]₂·H₂O reveal a monomeric octahedral cobalt center with η²-bound CO₃²⁻ in the former, while the latter consists of a dimeric array where the two cobalt centers are bridged by two OH⁻ and one μ₂-CO₃²⁻ groups with three terminal NH₃ ligands for each Co center. In both complexes extensive hydrogen bonding interactions are evident.     

Manganese(II) complexes of 3,6,9-trioxaundecanedioic acid (3,6,9-tddaH2): X-ray crystal structures of [Mn(3,6,9-tdda) (H2O)2]·2H2O and {[Mn(3,6,9-tdda)(phen)2·3H2O]·EtOH}n

3,6,9-trioxaundecanedioic acid (3,6,9-tddaH₂) reacts with Mn(CH₃CO₂)₂·4H₂O in ethanol to give [Mn(3,6,9-tdda)]·H₂O (1). Recrystallization of 1 from methanol gives crystals of [Mn(3,6,9-tdda) (H₂O)₂]·2H₂O (2). Complex 1 reacts with an ethanolic solution of 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) to give {[Mn(3,6,9-tdda)(phen)₂]·3H₂O·EtOH}_n (3). All of the complexes are extremely water soluble. Complexes 2 and 3 were structurally characterised. The manganese(II) ion in 2 is seven coordinate, with an approximately pentagonal bipyramidal O₇ coordination sphere. The axial donors are water molecules and the pentagonal plane is occupied by the diacid, acting as a pentadentate ligand through the three ethereal oxygens and one oxygen atom from each of the carboxylate functions. In complex 3 the manganese(II) ion is six-coordinate, being bound to two bidentate phenanthroline ligands and to the carboxylate oxygen atoms from two symmetry related diacids which are coordinated in a cis fashion. The structure consists of polymeric chains, with diacid ligands bridging the manganese ions. There is π-π stacking of pairs of phenanthroline ligands on adjacent chains, running along both the z and y directions.     

Solvothermal synthesis, crystal structure, magnetic and luminescent properties of (H3O)6·[Co4(H2O)4(HPMIDA)2(PMIDA)2)]·2H2O

A cobalt phosphonate (H₃O)₆·[Co₄(H₂O)₄(HPMIDA)₂(PMIDA)₂)]·2H₂O, 1, has been synthesized from a mild solvothermal reaction of Co(II) ion with N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (H₄PMIDA). Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group with cell parameters of , , , α=93.06(3)°, β=99.66(3)°, γ=90.34(3)° and Z=1. Compound 1 shows a novel tetra-nuclear molecular structure. In the crystal lattice, molecules of 1 hydrogen bond to each other to form two-dimensional (2D) layers, which are further linked together by the co-crystallized H₂O molecules and H₃O⁺ counter ions through hydrogen bonding to form the 3D supramolecular network. Thermogravimetric analysis, IR spectrum, magnetic susceptibility and luminescent spectra are given.     

Polarized emission from Ba[Pt(CN)4]·4H2O single crystals under high pressure

The emission spectra of single crystal Ba[Pt(CN)₄]·4H₂O were measured from 0 to 23 kbar for the two electronic transitions which are polarized with Ec and E;c. They exhibit a red-shift of −280 cm⁻¹/kbar and −195 cm⁻¹/kbar, respectively. 3he red-shift is explained by a pressure induced reduction of the intermolecular separation R in the direction of the linear chain (c-axis). The emission energies obtained at different pressures are compared with the results under normal conditions for various Me[Pt(CN)₄]·xH₂O salts (with different R). The close analogy between these two methods of R-reduction supports the importance of one-dimensional interaction for the interpretation of electronic properties of the tetracyano-platinates. Ba[Pt(CN)₄]·4H₂O shows a structural transition region in the pressure range studied here.     

A novel 2D layer structure constructed from sandwich-type transition metal substituted tungstates and nickel coordination fragments: {[Ni(enMe)2]2[Ni(enMe)2(H2O)]2[As2W18Ni4(enMe)2O68]}·2H3O·2H2O

A novel polyoxometalate {[Ni(enMe)₂]₂[Ni(enMe)₂(H₂O)]₂[As₂W₁₈Ni₄(enMe)₂O₆₈]}·2H₃O·2H₂O (1) (enMe = 1,2-propylenediamine) has been synthesized and characterized, which is the first high-dimensional structure constructed from sandwich-type transition metal substituted tungstates and transition metal coordination groups.     

Cation → anion energy transfer in [Cr(en)3][Cr(CN)6]·2H2O

Energy transfer from Cr(en)₃³⁺ to Cr(CN)₆³⁻ has been observed in [Cr(en)₃][Cr(CN)₆]·2H₂O with an efficiency close to unity. The ⁴T₂ & rt arrow-wavy; ²E intersystem crossing efficiency in Cr(en)₃³⁺ is also unity.     

含二维水网的三维超分子[Ni(phen)2(H2O)2][Ni(PDC)2]•7H2O

在水溶液中合成了离子型配合物[Ni(phen)₂(H₂O)₂][Ni(PDC)₂]•7H₂O (H₂PDC＝吡啶-2,6-二甲酸, phen＝1,10-菲啰啉). 通过元素分析、红外光谱、单晶X射线衍射以及热重分析对配合物进行了表征. 晶体数据解析表明, 化合物属于三斜晶系, 空间群为P1, a＝1.0092(4) nm, b＝1.4599(6) nm, c＝1.4933(5) nm, α＝73.982(2)°, β＝78.652(2)°, γ＝75.184(3)°, V＝2.0256(13) nm³, Z＝2, F(000)＝1004, μ＝1.014 mm^－1, R₁＝0.0538, wR₂＝0.1493. 配合物中的结晶水分子形成一个(H₂O)₁₂水簇, (H₂O)₁₂水簇通过氢键连接为二维水网, 最终构成三维超分子网络.     

Hydrothermal syntheses and crystal structures of bimetallic cluster complexes [{Cd(phen)2}2V4O12]·5H2O and [Ni(phen)3]2[V4O12]·17.5H2O

The hydrothermal reactions of vanadium oxide starting materials with divalent transition metal cations in the presence of nitrogen donor chelating ligands yield the bimetallic cluster complexes with the formulae [{Cd(phen₂)₂V₄O₁₂]·5H₂O (1) and [Ni(phen)₃]₂[V₄O₁₂]·17.5H₂O (2). Crystal data: C₄₈H₅₂Cd₂N₈O₂₂V₄ (1), triclinic. a=10.3366(10), b=11.320(3), c=13.268(3) Å, =103.888(17)°, β=92.256(15)°, γ=107.444(14)°, Z=1; C₇₂H₁₃₁N₁₂Ni₂O_29.5V₄ (2), triclinic. a=12.305(3), b=13.172(6), c=15.133(4), =79.05(3)°, β=76.09(2)°, γ=74.66(3)°, Z=1. Data were collected on a Siemens P4 four-circle diffractometer at 293 K in the range 1.59° <θ<26.02° and 2.01°<θ<25.01° using the ω-scan technique, respectively. The structure of 1 consists of a [V₄O₁₂]⁴⁻ cluster covalently attached to two {Cd(phen)₂}²⁺ fragments, in which the [V₄O₁₂]⁴⁻ cluster adopts a chair-like configuration. In the structure of 2, the [V₄O₁₂]⁴⁻ cluster is isolated. And the complex formed a layer structure via hydrogen bonds between the [V₄O₁₂]⁴⁻ unit and crystallization water molecules.     

Spectroscopic study of the trinuclear complex salt [Cr3O(CH3COO)6(H2O)3]Cl†6H2O

The presence of two sets of inequivalent trimeric clusters in [Cr₃O(CH₃COO)₆(H₂O)₃]Cl†6H₂O at low temperature has been confirmed by luminescence and luminescence excitation spectroscopy. Assignments of the four lowest level of the lowest electronically excited state have been made. The ground state parameters have been determined.     

Single-crystal characterization of Co7(OH)6(H2O)3(C4H4O4)47H2O; A new cobalt succinate identified through high-throughput synthesis

A new form of cobalt succinate has been discovered using high-throughput methods and its structure was solved by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Co₇(C₄H₄O₄)₄(OH)₆(H₂O)₃7H₂O crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with cell parameters: a=7.888(2) Å, b=19.082(6) Å, c=23.630(7) Å, β=91.700(5)°, V=3555(2) Å³, R₁=0.0469. This complex structure, containing 55 crystallographically distinct non-hydrogen atoms, is compared to the previously reported nickel phase, characterized using ab initio structure solution from synchrotron powder diffraction data.     

Structural characterisation of [Pt(NH3)4]2[W(CN)8][NO3]·2H2O donor–acceptor complex

The bimetallic [Pt(NH₃)₄]₂[W(CN)₈][NO₃]·2H₂O is characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction [S.G.P2₁/m(11), a=8.0418(7), b=19.122(2), c=9.0812(6) Å, Z=2]. All platinum centres have the square-plane D_4h geometry with average dimensions Pt(1)–N 2.042(2) and Pt(2)–N 2.037(10) Å. The octacyanotungstate anion has the square-antiprismatic D_4d configuration with average dimensions W(1)–C 2.164(13), C–N 1.140(12), W(1)–N 3.303(5) Å. The structure exhibits two different mutual orientations of Pt versus W units resulting in Pt(2)–W(1), W(1)^* separations of 4.77(2), 4.55(2)^* and Pt(1)–W(1) of 6.331(8) Å. A centrosymmetric structure reveals groups of two distinct columns: the first is formed by intercalated NO₃⁻ between parallel [Pt(1)(NH₃)₄]²⁺ planes and the second consists of [W(CN)₈]³⁻ interlayered by, parallel to square faces of W-antiprisms, [Pt(2)(NH₃)₄]²⁺. The structure is stabilised through a three-dimensional hydrogen bond network via nitrogen atoms of cyanide ligands, hydrogen atoms of NH₃ ligands, water molecules and oxygen atoms of NO₃⁻ counteranions. The vibrational pattern and the range of ν(CN) frequencies attributable to the electronic environment of W(V) and W(IV) are consistent with the ground state Pt(II)↔W(V) charge transfer.     

三维钴基MOF[KCo7(OH)3(ip)6(H2O)4]·12H2O作为超级电容器的高容量电极材料

为了开发较高能量密度的超级电容器,我们通过简单的溶剂热反应合成了一种三维的钴基金属有机框架(MOF)化合物([KCo7(OH)3(ip)6(H2O)4]·12H2O,Co?ip;ip=间苯二甲酸根),并考察了其作为超级电容器电极材料的性能。Co?ip电极显示出高比电容、良好的循环稳定性和优良的倍率性能。在1 mol·L^-1 KOH溶液中,电流密度为1 A·g^-1时,其最大比电容为1660 F·g^-1。在电流密度为2 A·g^-1条件下,循环3000次后,其比电容的保持率为82.7%。优异的超级电容性能可归因于Co?ip具有纳米尺寸颗粒和三维的多孔结构。